Backpackers Guide to London

Double Decker Buses

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Introduction

If Venice has its gondolas and Prague has its horse-drawn carriages, London has its double-decker buses. This mode of transport is considered as one of the most preferred mode of transport for tourists who wish to see beauty of London. The said vehicle has gone many revisions in other countries but it grows out to be synonymous to the city.

Benefits

Double-decker buses are a cheap alternative traveling option when you want to move around the town. With its fare usually less than a couple of pounds, it is definitely an inexpensive way of traveling around. These buses move fast throughout the town since they have their own lanes on several streets and they move against traffic flow. To signal your stop, you ring a bell to inform the driver that you’re ready to go.

Double Deckers are also available at night but on a higher price than those that run on day. Visitors can enjoy the night bus rides until it terminates its operation at 6 a.m.

Tips

To really drink in the perfect view of the city passing by, the best thing you can do is to take the front seat of the top level. It is also advisable that you bring your maps and have it easily accessible in your handbag. You can also hire city guides to accompany you on your ride so that the tour comes in easier.

The majority of tour operators permit tourists to purchase tickets when they arrive. A lot of them provide a hop-on, hop-off option that allows you to cut your journey in order to stop by sights that have been passed along the way, and then go back on the tour on another bus. This is one cost effective alternative for those tourists who wants to see the most of London even on a tight budget.

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